THE HAGUE, May 2, 2025 (WAFA) — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague continues its public hearings for the fifth day in a row on Friday, as part of a week-long session examining Israel's legal obligations toward the United Nations and its agencies operating in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The hearings, which began Monday, focus on Israel’s humanitarian responsibilities toward Palestinians, particularly in the Gaza Strip, where over 50 days of a complete blockade have severely restricted the entry of humanitarian aid amid the ongoing Israeli genocidal war.

A total of 44 countries and four international organizations have expressed their intent to participate in the proceedings. This week alone, 38 nations — including the United States, China, France, Russia, Saudi Arabia — as well as the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the African Union, are delivering oral arguments.

The ICJ hearings follow a December 2024 resolution passed by the UN General Assembly, initiated by Norway, requesting an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations to facilitate the delivery of urgent humanitarian supplies to Palestinians and to avoid obstructing such efforts.

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